Ma Kaylor'S Angel Food Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. cake flour
7/8 c. sugar (divided 3/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp.)
1 1/2 c. egg whites (12 whites)
1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract

Preparation

Measure and sift flour and sugar together three times.
Measure egg whites and remaining ingredients into a large bowl.
Beat until frothy.
Add gradually 2 tablespoons at a time, 3/4 cup sugar. Beat about 10 seconds after each addition.
Continue beating until stiff peaks are formed.
Sift about 3 tablespoons flour over meringue and fold in.
Repeat until all flour is folded in. Mixture will be thick.
Place ungreased tube pan.
Cut batter with a knife to remove air and level top until even.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes.
Immediately turn pan upside-down over a bottle and cool.
Loosen with spatula.